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Title: What lens to buy?
Post by: kanemartin101 on 16 November 2010, 18:30

Hi don't know wether anyone can help just after some general directions as to what the best lens to buy for my needs would be. Well i am just starting out but want to become a keen photographer, and want a lens that will enable me firstly to take mostly photographs of dogs, this will be sometimes at a fair distance however i would say probably no more than, 30 metres away. I have a canon 1000d and looking for a lens below £250. Thanks

Title: Re: What lens to buy?
Post by: Ridg on 16 November 2010, 18:46

Really depends on what you've already go, but assuming you've got a standard zoom lens then.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/canon-ef-75-300mm-f-4-5.6-iii-usm-lens-review.aspx

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/12278/Show.html?tduid=c87c4baf77954f238cacd8b2abf52811&url=http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/12278/Show.html

use discount code lens5 = £217.55

or

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/canon-ef-70-300mm-f-4-5.6-is-usm-lens-review.aspx

http://www.martinscamerashop.co.uk/canon-ef-70-300mm-f4-56-is-usm-49-p.asp

£364.99

Title: Re: What lens to buy?
Post by: xkaty_h on 17 November 2010, 10:54

I would recommend the Sigma AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 lens for a lower cost brilliant lens. - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-70-300mm-f4-5-6-Macro-Canon/dp/B000AM7CJ0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1289991471&sr=8-3 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-70-300mm-f4-5-6-Macro-Canon/dp/B000AM7CJ0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1289991471&sr=8-3)

I have exactly the same camera as you and haven't had an issue with this lens at all. Not bad cost wise at all and the images are of a very good quality. I'd also recommend the nifty fifty -Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - for the closer up shots in lower light conditions. - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EF-50-1-8-Lens/dp/B00005K47X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1289991529&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EF-50-1-8-Lens/dp/B00005K47X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1289991529&sr=1-1)

Title: Re: What lens to buy?
Post by: the_stink on 17 November 2010, 11:13

Also look on ebay i got a Canon 70 -300 lens for £150 and its in perfect condition, if you search you can find some great deals ;)

Title: Re: What lens to buy?
Post by: T_J_G on 17 November 2010, 13:09

Are these any good?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00005K47Y/ref=mp_s_a_5?qid=1289999656&sr=8-5

Title: Re: What lens to buy?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 17 November 2010, 16:56

Should be good and that's a searingly good deal!

Title: Re: What lens to buy?
Post by: T_J_G on 17 November 2010, 18:36

Indeed, fancy lending me £150 :grin: